Councillors criticise ‘silent’ government after delay of £600 million funding for Birmingham roads PFI
The government has been accused of going “silent” over the future of a £600 million grant aimed at fixing roads in Birmingham, with concerns the delay could lead to “transport chaos”. Birmingham City Council had expected to receive £600 million over the next 12 years to upgrade and maintain the city’s roads, pavements and streetlights, […]
GVA donates its table at Highways Heroes Awards to allow others deserving of a place to attend
In what has been described as one of the greatest single acts of kindness, Green Valley Arborists, (GVA) has donated its table at this year’s Highways Heroes event to the organisers to invite 10 nominees to attend free of charge. Citing a number of last minute drop outs as a reason that the organisation was […]
National Highways needs help planting three million trees
National Highways is on the hunt for landowners and organisations that can help it plant an additional 3 million trees by 2030. The move comes as part of National Tree Week (25 Nov – 3 Dec), the UK’s largest annual tree celebration in which the country’s conservation sector, volunteer groups and tree-lovers come together to plant thousands […]
Council unveils ambitious new sustainable transport vision for Fife
Fife Council’s new Local Transport Strategy, which sets out the vision for fair, sustainable access for all will be deliberated by councillors at Cabinet Committee this week (Thursday, 30 November). The wide-ranging Local Transport Strategy sets out priorities and provides a roadmap for investment and decision making on transport over the next decade. The strategy, […]
Planning application progress to be considered for West Winch Housing Access Road
The West Winch Housing Access Road in Norfolk is set to take another important step forward at a council meeting in December. In a report to Norfolk County Council’s cabinet, members will be asked to give officers the authority to finalise and submit the planning application for the scheme. The county council is expected to […]
Building bridges during major A1 upgrade, with Mabey Hire’s propping expertise
When it came to installing the new Allerdene bridge as part of a multimillion-pound National Highways upgrade to the A1 network, temporary works was a critical element given the poor ground conditions on site. Costain turned to Mabey Hire for its expertise. The A1 is a critical part of the UK’s highway network, with the […]
Nearly 50,000 sq metres of roads resurfaced in Luton this summer to create safer roads
Work to repair roads that are near the end of their life has been completed in Luton. These roads have been resurfaced to replace damage to the layers in the surface that cannot be treated or repaired in any other way. Working with its contractor VolkerHighways, this year Luton Council has completed 48,204 square metres […]
People asked for views on travelling by bus, walking, wheeling and cycling between two key locations in Salford
People are being asked to share their experiences of travelling by bus, walking, wheeling and cycling between two key locations in Salford as part of efforts to speed up journeys and make public transport more reliable. Views are being sought on the route of the existing number 50 bus service between Salford Crescent and MediaCityUK, […]
Cycling, walking and safer routes works taking shape in East Lothian
East Lothian Council’s Active Travel Team has reported progress with a range of active travel across the county. Taking full advantage of Scottish Government funding, East Lothian Council’s Active Travel Team has been busy taking forward projects which benefit everyone walking, cycling and wheeling around the county, said the council. A path under the railway at […]
Employment freeze to protect council jobs blamed for state of roads in Wales
Roads and pavements are deteriorating due to a recruitment freeze aimed at protecting council employees’ jobs, councillors have been told. Denbighshire council is facing a £20-£26m black hole next year and a £3.3m shortfall in the current financial year, reports Nation Cymru. At a cabinet meeting at the council’s Ruthin County Hall HQ, council officers […]